4.
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
Remove the engine cover.
Drain the engine coolant so its level is below water temperature control assembly.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - “Air Cleaner”)
Disconnect the radiator upper hose (A).
Disconnect the heater hose (A).
Disconnect the bypass hose (A) and the throttle body coolant hose (B) (if equipped).
Remove the water temperature control assembly (A) with the O-ring (B).
Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
Install a new O-ring.
Clean surface on the O-ring and install the O-ring after wetting with water.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")
Start engine and check for leaks.
